Lay the Course Podcast

We had the pleasure of having Anne Orban, a Marketing Professional, based out of Denver Colorado, join us as our latest guest. In this episode, Anne shares with us what she loves about the diversity found in marketing. She talks about her journey of working in a variety of fields, to her current position as a Web Content Developer for the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Ann...

We sat down recently with Sarah Cooper, an Energy Healer and Spiritual Teacher located in Boise, Idaho, to discuss her work and business, Soulbirds Rise. She specializes in energetic healing, not only in humans but animals too. In this episode, she shares what life events changed her path from a bustling life in busy L.A. to finding her own healing and a new career in Boise. She uses a variety of...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Chicago-based actor & vocal coach, Missy Wise. Missy shares with us her journey in musical theater, from small-town Louisiana to Chicago. “Once you have a ticket, you gotta stay in line,” states Missy, as she discusses the dedication to the audition process and what it takes to move up in the acting world. Missy Wise is also a vocal coa...

In this episode, we sit down with Alexandra “Peedee” Hansen, owner, and operator of Blue Spruce Coffee Truck, a bustling coffee truck that serves the Spearfish South Dakota community and other communities around the Black Hills. Peedee discusses the joy she feels in serving and being a part of a community she cherishes, and what feels special about being a small business owner. “Pourin' the l...

In this episode, we sit down with Dana Christopherson and talk about hand lettering, illustration, and her role as a designer/art director at Target Creative. She shares with us her journey as a designer and what it was like going from a small art team at a museum to working at Target Creative. Dana is a designer, letterer, and illustrator based in Minneapolis. Currently, she is a designer and art...

In this episode, we sit down with guest Kelsey Parffit to discuss her work and inspiration as a professional photographer. She discusses what inspires her, and how color plays a key role in her creative work.  Kelsey Parfitt is a professional editorial photographer, based out of Boise Idaho. She attended college and Black Hills State University and The Rocky Mountain School of Photography. Profess...

In this episode, we sit down with guest Molly Barari and discuss her work as a freelance writer, creative writing educator, and her work at Vitalant.  Molly is originally from Kearney, NE, but has called Rapid City home since 2008. As a freelance writer and teacher, Molly keeps people’s stories at the center of her work. She teaches creative writing classes for adults through Community Education o...

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Duet, and discuss the power of the enneagram system, and what it can teach us about human connection, and about ourselves.  Sarah Duet is an artist, writer, and speaker from Shreveport, LA, whose work explores who we are, how we’re connected, and why it matters. In this conversation, she talks about the way the enneagram system stands apart from other person...

In this episode, we sit down with guest Katie Underwood, owner and head flocksteress of Happy Hillside Collective, a small farm in Montana specializing in rare breed chickens. Katie shares her story of how Happy Hillside Collective started from a desire to live the farm to table life that turned into breeding chickens. Hear what makes Mosaics chickens unique, what “chicken math is,” what a day in...

In this episode of the Lay the Course podcast, we sit down with Rhonda Pearcy to discuss creating community connections through sharing a meal together. Rhonda is the Owner & Founder of Fork Real Community Café. Rhonda’s passion to create connections through food has led her to opening Fork Real, a non-profit Pay-What-You-Can community cafe that offers a welcoming environment and fresh farm-to...

In this episode of the Lay the Course podcast, we sit down with Shaina Hargens. Shaina is the owner, Encourager, and Director of ISO: Prosperity. She is an Appreciation Consultant and her goals are to help business owners, companies, and organizations develop solid personal and professional relationships. Self-titled, "The Connection Queen,” Shaina provides practical and impactful strategies...

In this episode of the Lay the Course Podcast we sit down with Alyssa Tanner and discuss her work as a caricature artist and how she took the leap to take her career as an artist full time. Alyssa Tanner is an illustrator and caricature artist who has been honing her craft over the last decade. She specializes in live caricature drawings at special events of all kinds. Alyssa received her bachelor...

In this episode of the Lay the Course Podcast, we sit down with Italia Elena and discuss her work in the world of copywriting. Italia Elena is a born and raised Brooklynite that got her start copywriting for a boutique ad agency in Manhattan. Fast forward to today, she's traded in her Metrocard and her daily commute to run her copywriting agency from home (usually in pajamas). She serves high...

In this episode of the Lay the Course podcast, we sit down with Herbalist Sarah Miller, and discuss her craft and her business Little Oak Apothecary. Sarah Miller is a bioregional herbalist and owner of Little Oak Apothecary based out of the Black Hills of South Dakota. She has three years of full-time education in botany and plant identification, wild foraging, and medicine making. Sarah practice...

In the premiere episode of the Lay the Course p odcast, we sit down with Angela Miller, and discuss her work as a makeup artist here in South Dakota.   Angela Miller is a makeup artist, nail technician, and esthetician based out of Rapid City South Dakota. With over 10 years of experience in her field of work, Angela has worked her way to being her own boss and owns her own business. She specializ...